rigorously

Definition of rigorouslynext
as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision a rigorously accurate accounting of the war casualties

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Recent Examples of rigorously That law made refugee applications some of the most rigorously scrutinized within the immigration system. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 This is the premise of FORM, a $50 million Wellcome Leap program designed to rigorously investigate links between the early life gut microbiome and neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism with high support needs. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Cranor said many efforts to educate employees and the public about scams have not been rigorously evaluated. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 But in my experience, the bigger challenge can be getting executives to raise dissenting ideas and to then critique those rigorously. — Rebecca Newton, Harvard Business Review, 7 Oct. 2026 Already, in South Africa, an ostrich flock that survives bird flu would only be quarantined and rigorously tested for reinfection, not slaughtered. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Lastly, before deploying to production, rigorously test your model for errors, resistance to malicious inputs and compliance with organizational policies and regulations. — Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Thanks to the rigorously retro-cheap aesthetics of the film’s crack design team (production designer Anna Kathleen, costume designer Shawna-Nova Foley and puppet creator Devon Hawkes Ludlow), your memories of being tube-babysat will be triggered. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The automaker started to randomly select one engine and one transmission every day from engine and transmission plants to pull off the line and rigorously test them. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorously
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  • Photography and video are strictly forbidden inside, although a photo opp is available.
    — Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The rule wasn’t strictly enforced, of course, but her parents were trying to manage a household where one upset child could set off several others.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Just be sure to check your plants carefully for pests, like scale, before bringing them back inside in fall.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Families with children should also check carefully that the kids meet the ride’s height and restraint requirements, which are designed to ensure that the safety equipment fits correctly.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Rigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorously. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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